BERNARD DE HOOG (1867-1943) The Sewing Lesson Oil on canvas, 100.4 x 80cm (39.5 x 31.5'') Signed Bernard de Hoog was born in Amsterdam, Holland in 1867 and studied under J.F. Hulk and J.C. van...
BERNARD DE HOOG (1867-1943) The Sewing Lesson Oil on canvas, 100.4 x 80cm (39.5 x 31.5'') Signed Bernard de Hoog was born in Amsterdam, Holland in 1867 and studied under J.F. Hulk and J.C. van Essen at the Quellinus School of Arts and Crafts in Amsterdam. He is perhaps best known for his depictions of simple country life - evoking an atmosphere of innocence and happiness where children are seen in every day pursuits, particularly with their mothers and in this instance the young girl is being taught the art of sewing by her mother, while her younger sibling sits on the floor with a plate of food. The palette is typical for de Hoog and the device of placing the figures indoors, against a light-filled window is also a common one in his work. De Hoog's paintings have always been popular and were exported throughout Europe and the Americas during and well after his lifetime. He died in the Hague in 1943.